Today, the Skills & Labour Market Research Unit in SOLAS published a new report, “Shifting Sands Navigating the patterns emerging in the Irish labour market post-COVID-19”. The report examines changes in the workforce landscape in Ireland and includes a spotlight on the top growing occupations
SOLAS is the Further Education and Training Authority in Ireland. The Skills and Labour Market Research Unit (SLMRU) in SOLAS is a central data gathering, analytical and research resource to monitor the supply and demand of skills in Ireland’s labour market. The Unit supports the work of SOLAS, the National Skills Council as well as other government bodies. The National Skills Bulletin, published annually, is the Unit’s key output, summarising labour market trends at occupational level and identifying skills shortages and difficult-to-fill vacancies.
Top Growing Occupations
This report includes a list of Top Growing Occupations which we thought we’d take a look. Are you looking to start your career in a growing industry or maybe you’re looking to upskill within that industry or perhaps, like many, you’re looking to change industries and looking for a fresh start. The list is a great insight into top growing occupations and we provide you with links to all the courses you need to be able to get into the industry and get the job you’re looking for.
According to the report, Top Growing Occupations are those that show a large increase in market share, which demonstrates an increasing importance in today’s economy and makes these occupations good bets for job-seekers.
For each of these occupations, the list includes the top 5 skills requested by employers.
Top occupations can be found across an array of industries, including Business Management and Operations, Manufacturing and Production and Healthcare.
Common skills across these occupations include customer service, budgeting, project management and data related skills.
Industry | Occupation | Skills |
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Delivery Driver | Customer Service, Forklift Operation, Product Sales, Sorting, Heavy Lifting |
Construction, Extraction, and Architecture | Electrician | Electrical Work, Wiring, Predictive / Preventative Maintenance, Electrical Systems, Customer Service |
Transportation
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Truck Driver | Haulage, Customer Service, Forklift Operation, Product Sales, Logistics |
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Nursing Assistant | Patient Care, Working With Patient And/Or Condition: Mental Health, Care Planning, Dementia knowledge, Midwifery |
Business Management & Operations |
Labourer / Warehouse Worker | Forklift Operation, Cleaning, Sorting, Heavy Lifting, Customer Service |
Manufacturing and Production
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Manufacturing Machine Operator | Computer Numerical Control (CNC), Machining, Packaging, Cleaning, Engineering Drawings |
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Restaurant / Food Service Supervisor | Customer Service, Restaurant Management, Budgeting, Staff Management, Cost Control |
Sales | Retail Sales Associate |
Sales, Customer Service, Retail Industry Knowledge, Retail Sales, Product Sales
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Manufacturing and Production
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Production Worker |
Cleaning, Packaging, Quality Assurance and Control, Production Planning, Hand Tools |
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Data Engineer |
SQL, Python, Extraction Transformation and Loading (ETL), Data Engineering, Pipeline (Computing) |
Product Manager |
Product Management, Product Development, Product Sales, Stakeholder Management, Project Management
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Retail Store Manager / Supervisor |
Store Management, Retail Industry Knowledge, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Retail Management, Customer Service
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Construction, Extraction, and Architecture |
Construction Manager |
Project Management, Budgeting, Construction Management, Site and Study Management, Customer Service
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Planning and Analysis | Medical Scientist |
Pathology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Quality Assurance and Control, Haematology
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Science and Research | Researcher / Research Associate |
User Research, Market Research, Experiments, Data Analysis, Project Management
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Maintenance, Repair, and Installation | Repair / Service Technician |
Customer Service, Technical Support, Mechanical Engineering, Predictive / Preventative Maintenance, Mechanical Maintenance
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Community and Social Services | Social Care Worker |
Social Work, Child Protection, Working With Patient And/Or Condition: Mental Health, Care Planning, Family Support
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Business Management and Operations | Storage / Distribution Manager |
Warehouse Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Budgeting, Project Management, Stakeholder Management
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Healthcare | Home Health Aide | Care Planning, Senior Care, Meal Preparation, Home Care, Dementia knowledge |
If you’re looking to get your career on track, don’t miss Jobs Expo – Ireland’s leading careers fair where you can meet leading employers from all sectors with real job vacancies
- Jobs Expo Cork – 14th May, Cork City Hall
- Jobs Expo Galway – 17th September, Leisureland Events Centre
- Jobs Expo Dublin – 15th October, Croke Park
- Jobs Expo Cork – 5th November, Cork City Hall
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